A baby boomer is a person who was born duringthe demographic Post-World War II baby boomand who grew up during the period between 1946and 1964. The term "baby boomer" is sometimesused in a cultural context.

Therefore, it is impossible to achieve broadconsensus of a precise definition, even withina given territory.

Different groups, organizations, individuals,and scholars may have widely varying opinionson what constitutes a baby boomer, bothtechnically and culturally. Ascribing universalattributes to a broad generation is difficult,and some observers believe that it is inherentlyimpossible. Nonetheless, many people have attemptedto determine the broad cultural similarities andhistorical impact of the generation, and thus theterm has gained widespread popular usage.

GENERATIONJONES

The term Generation Jones has sometimes beenused to distinguish those born from 1954onward from the earlier Baby Boomers.

GOLDENBOOMERS

The Golden Boomers are Baby Boomers who areretired or will retire from an occupation orprofession.